The Old public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

These images are of the Old Building of the original Cincinnati and Hamilton country Library. In 1874 the Public library of Cincinnati moved into the small building originally meant to be an opera house, Sadly by the 1950's the library outgrew the building and it was knocked down. So sad.... espcially when you look at its grim replacement....

It is so very sad that they tear down these beautiful old buildings...and replace them with some modern version. Also....it is so very sad that so many old book stores are disappearing. I used to be able to go into some small wonderful spot and browse for hours get a cup of coffee and just sit and real. Alas....there are so very few of these gems left over here anymore.

Gabi....this was a wonderful post...and it is especially nice to see that the younger generation really appreciates the beautiful and the old.

I can't believe it!! I was just in Ohio, and as I saw the beginning of your post, I got excited thinking that I should visit that beautiful building when I go back. Then I saw the dreary replacement. It's a shame.

I thought of you, however, this past week (in Ohio!). I was given a hand crocheted bedspread that my husband's grandmother made. It's exquisite and i thought of Moon to Moon. I love visiting for my bohemian interiors inspiration.

There is a place in time & space where this lovely old building still exists, where you can still catch the vanilla smell of old books, and walk among the endless stacks...I believe time is a loop not a ribbon and that there is a way to revist these places of the 'past'...okay I didn't work it out yet, but I will ;)

Mooon To Moon

Hi My name is Gabi and I am a nurse and mother based in Bristol, England. Moon to Moon has become my place to share my passion for chilled out, unfussy homes, hand made and vintage items and slow living.

** most of the pictures I have used have been from pintrest and tumblr, sadly many have no credit. I am slowly working my way through my past posts trying to add sources. If you recognize a picture please please drop me an email, or leave a comment in that post. Cheers Gabi xxx